20 Grilled Vegetarian Entrees

Updated: May 06, 2015
Celebrate the best of fresh summer flavor with rich, meatless main dishes from the grill.
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Veggie Grilled Pizza

Photo: Romulo Yanes; Styling: Philippa Brathwaite
Veggie Grilled Pizza Recipe
Bring out the best in smoky grilled vegetables by pairing them with an unexpected flavor partner: fresh mint. This pizza, loaded with fresh summer veggies, earned outstanding reviews as a main dish. Cut the pie into smaller slices for appetizer portions.
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Grilled Eggplant with Freekeh Pilaf

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Grilled Eggplant with Freekeh Pilaf Recipe
Pomegranate molasses brings tartness, and the feta adds a salty finish to this hearty side dish.

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Grilled Halloumi Pitas

Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Kevin Crafts
Grilled Halloumi Pitas Recipe
The saltiness of halloumi cheese is a good balance for the smoky-tasting grilled peppers in this pita sandwich. Be careful not to cut the cheese too thin, or it will be hard to work with on the grill
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Grilled Tofu with Ratatouille Vegetables

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Cindy Barr
Grilled Tofu with Ratatouille Vegetables Recipe
Introduce tofu to the grill with this easy, veggie-heavy recipe. The tofu and veggies grill together, brushed evenly with a vibrant orange juice marinade, making the dish a breeze to prepare and a cinch to clean up after.

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Grilled Farmers’ Market Sandwiches

Photo: John Autry; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross
Grilled Farmers’ Market Sandwiches Recipe
Are you ready for the best sandwich you’ve ever tasted? Celebrate the rich flavors of summer by stacking delicious ciabatta bread with hearty portions of grilled, zucchini, red onion, basil, eggplant, and tomato. Top with provolone and prepare for a feast.

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Herbed Penne with Simple Grilled Vegetables

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Jan Gautro
Herbed Penne with Simple Grilled Vegetables Recipe
Leftover charred vegetables and fresh herbs create a simple and satisfying vegetarian entree. For a heartier version, stir in two cups chopped chicken.
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Grilled Eggplant Provolone

Photo: James Baigrie
Grilled Eggplant Provolone Recipe
For an elegant alfresco dinner that’s still easy on the prep time, make a main dish featuring grilled eggplant topped with melted provolone cheese. Top with grilled salsa and pair with a small green salad for a pleasing summer dinner in about 30 minutes.

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Grilled Vegetable Salad

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro
Grilled Vegetable Salad Recipe
Salads are always a hit in summer; they’re easy to make, full of fresh flavor, and don’t heat up the kitchen. Top your mixed salad greens with smoky grilled vegetables to add depth of flavor and a texture contrast for your palate. Top with a pistachio vinaigrette and crumbled goat cheese for extra richness.

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Ginger-Sesame Grilled Tofu Steaks

Becky Luigart-Stayner
Ginger-Sesame Grilled Tofu Steaks Recipe
All you need to complete this meal is a side of steamed snow peas, sugar snap peas, or asparagus. Draining the tofu on paper towels helps it absorb more marinade and ensures maximum flavor when it hits the grill.
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Grilled Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

Oxmoor House
Grilled Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms Recipe
Stuffed mushrooms are always a crowd pleaser. We suggest filling yours with a robust mixture of spinach, garlic, oregano, and Parmesan cheese and serving the caps with a small summer salad. Enjoy this dish outside while you savor the slow summer sunsets.

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Grilled Eggplant and Tomato Sandwiches with Roquefort Dressing

Grilled Eggplant and Tomato Sandwiches with Roquefort Dressing Recipe
When grilled to perfection, eggplant peel is slightly crusty--a nice contrast to its tender, moist flesh. Roasted eggplant makes a hearty sandwich when combined with a coarse-textured bread, such as an Italian ciabatta or sourdough.

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Grilled Vegetable Lasagna

Randy Mayor
Grilled Vegetable Lasagna Recipe
Grilling the vegetables deepens their flavors, which makes for a delicious vegetarian entrée. To speed preparation, use no-boil lasagna noodles; the baking time remains the same.
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Overstuffed Grilled Vegetable-Feta Sandwiches

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Overstuffed Grilled Vegetable-Feta Sandwiches Recipe
Sky-high sandwich stackers provide filling meals that are perfect for picnics or on-the-go summer outings. Grape tomatoes, red onion, and a mix of yellow squash and zucchini star in this easy recipe, which calls for time-saving ingredients including presliced veggies and bottled salad dressing.

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Grilled Tomato-Peach Pizza

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Missie Neville Crawford
Grilled Tomato-Peach Pizza Recipe
Store-bought pizza dough speeds prep time on this easy summer dish. Pizza provides the perfect opportunity to use festive seasonal toppings. Try sliced peaches; the grill helps them release their natural sweetness, adding a fun zip to the pie. If you haven’t tried fresh-from-the-grill pizza before, prepare to be wowed.

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Mediterranean Grilled Vegetable Tagine

Photo: Karry Hosford
Mediterranean Grilled Vegetable Tagine Recipe
Grilled bell peppers and red onion get a hearty flavor infusion from a short stint in a vinegar-and-olive-oil marinade before hitting the grill for a quick roast. The grilled veggies, served over couscous, add smoky flavor to this Mediterranean-inspired main dish meal.
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Grilled Eggplant Naan Wraps with Tahini-Yogurt Dressing

Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Kevin Crafts
Grilled Eggplant Naan Wraps with Tahini-Yogurt Dressing Recipe
A delicious way to complement the rich flavor of grilled eggplant is by adding a tangy tahini-yogurt sauce. Tahini, sesame paste, adds a Asian-inspired flavor and transports this easy dinner dish to a delightfully tasty status.

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Grilled Vegetables with Yogurt-Tahini Sauce

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Kellie Gerber Kelley
Grilled Vegetables with Yogurt-Tahini Sauce Recipe
Serve a pick-up style dinner by loading a pretty party platter with freshly grilled summer veggies such as tomatoes, button mushrooms, radicchio, and eggplant. Pair with a tangy dipping sauce and let guests help themselves to this meatless main.

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Vietnamese Lettuce Rolls with Spicy Grilled Tofu

Photography: Becky-Stayner; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke
Vietnamese Lettuce Rolls with Spicy Grilled Tofu Recipe
Bring Asian-inspired flavor to the table. Grilled firm tofu adds robust flavor to crisp lettuce wraps. Let the kids know they’ll be eating “lettuce tacos” tonight; they'll be thrilled!
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Grilled Vegetables with Potato Cakes

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Grilled Vegetables with Potato Cakes Recipe
Serve a stacker of a main dish by loading homemade potato cakes with smoky grilled vegetables. Use a jarred fire-roasted tomato and garlic pasta sauce to save time and add rich flavor.

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Grilled Polenta with Tomatoes and White Beans

Oxmoor House
Grilled Polenta with Tomatoes and White Beans Recipe
Nothing beats the smoky flavor from the grill, especially when you’re bringing out the rich flavor of polenta. The grilled polenta adds depth to an easy summer salad, prepared with cannellini beans and chopped fresh rosemary.

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Grilled Pizza with Smoked Tofu and Roasted Red Peppers

Photography: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lydia DeGaris-Pursell
Grilled Pizza with Smoked Tofu and Roasted Red Peppers Recipe
With its firm texture, smoked tofu shreds easily and replaces some of the cheese that traditionally tops pizza.
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